An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may protect neurons in the brain from the normal deterioration associated with aging, suggests a new study. Hydroxytyrosol was found to […]
An olive extract rich in hydroxytyrosol may protect neurons in the brain from the normal deterioration associated with aging, suggests a new study. Hydroxytyrosol was found to […]
A recent study using a mix of different forms of Vitamin E helped prevent prostate tumor growth in transgenic mice, whose condition closely resembles human prostate cancer and its stages.
A recent study on Resveratrol, the bioactive compound in grapes and red wine, suggests resveratrol may reduce oxidative stress and inflammation for cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, auto-immune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, and Alzheimer’s disease.
In its first human trial, the popular plant extract Resveratrol has been shown to suppress the type of inflammation in the body that leads to diabetes, aging, heart disease, and stroke.
A study published in the journal, Nutrition, sought to assess the effects of green tea on metabolic syndrome and inflammation in obese adults. Although results suggest that green tea may not have any effect on the features of metabolic syndrome, it does appear that it may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.1
Light has been cast on the interaction between broccoli consumption and reduced prostate cancer risk. Researchers found that sulforaphane, a chemical found in broccoli, interacts with cells lacking a gene called PTEN to reduce the chances of prostate cancer developing.
Chokeberry’s health-promoting effects may be due to the potent anti-inflammatory properties of its anthocyanins (an antioxidant). In addition, certain anthocyanins, including those found in chokeberry, have also been shown to improve blood sugar and the function of insulin.
The purpose of a recent study was to determine the effect of glucosamine and chondroitin on the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee. The results of this meta-analysis suggest that daily administration of glucosamine and chondroitin over two to three years may delay the progression of osteoarthritis of the knee.1
A scientific paper published in this week’s Canadian Medical Association Journal recommends adults double their intake of vitamin D, which helps the body absorb calcium. Health Canada suggested in 2002 that adequate daily vitamin D intake is 200 international units, while older adults require a minimum of 400 IUs. New guidelines published in the medical journal recommend daily supplements of 400 to 1,000 IUs for adults under age 50 without conditions affecting vitamin D absorption. Adults over 50, meanwhile, should take between 800 and 2,000 IUs a day.
Women being treated for infertility who also received supplements of DHEA were three times more likely to conceive than women undergoing infertility treatment without DHEA. Women in infertility treatment supplementing with DHEA were also more likely to experience a healthy pregnancy and delivery.